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Inquiry in Action

Investigating Matter through Inquiry, 3rd edition

A Science Activity Book for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

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What causes certain substances to dissolve in water? Why do some liquids bead up on wax paper while others spread out? These questions and many more are explored in Inquiry in Action, a 480-page resource of guided, inquiry-based activities that covers basic chemistry concepts along with the process of scientific investigation.
The book helps students:
  • Ask scientific questions and investigate them
  • Design experiments
  • Record observations
  • Draw conclusions
  • Communicate their findings
It also includes extensive science background for teachers, including:
  • Strategic questioning
  • Teacher demonstrations
  • Detailed procedures for experiments
  • Student activity sheets
  • Preparation notes
  • Assessments
The book also has a companion website. The website contains detailed science explanations, animations that model what is happening on the molecular level, answers to assessments, and a message board.

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